This 160-acre diverse property is comprised
of open water, marsh, springs,
restored prairies, meadows, lowland
forest and wooded hills. The property is
managed by Dane County Parks, the
City of Middleton and the DNR.
10,000-year-old Native American effigy
mounds grace the property. Visitors to
this urban green space enjoy a diversity
of birds, mammals and amphibians.
From Sandhill Cranes and Barred Owls
to chorus frogs and deer, a trip to this
property will not disappoint the nature
enthusiast. The Friends of Pheasant
Branch sponsor educational events and
tours throughout the year.

Directions: Located in northern
Middleton about 2 miles west of
Governor Nelson State Park. Parking
lots and trailheads on the west side are
located off Pheasant Branch Road, .6
mile and 1.2 miles north of Century
Avenue.